NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE
NOTICE.
HE interests and responsibilities of the undersigned in the Firm of HALL AND HALL hitherto carrying on, business as Architects, Civil Engineers and Nurveyors, st Nos. 2099, Queen's Road Central, "Kayamally Building" ceased as from the 12th day of October, 1933. All elaims against the said Fing up to that day will be liquidated by the undersigned,
WILLIAM HALL Hong Kong. 12th October, 1933,
NOTICE.
WE the undersigned have THIS
DAY, purchased the practice of MR. WILLIAM HALL hitherto carried on by him as Architects, Civil Engineers and Surveyors under the name of H 1 AND BALL at 20-22, Queen's Road Central, will "Kayamally Building", AND continue the practice under the style or firm name of WAY AND HALL "at the same address,
HARRY WAY,
GEORGE ALBERT VICTOR HALL' Hong Kong, 19th October, 1933.
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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
MENDERS for
TENDE
SPECIE and MEXICAN DOLLARS Current in this Colony, for Telegraphic Transfer. on the Lord Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, up to and for the Sum of £70,000, will be rxaived by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, COMMAND PAY OFFICE, until 1 o'clock am. on the 12TH OCTOBER, 1933
The Tendera to state the Total Amoant (in Pounds Sterling). No Telegraphic Transfer will be made for less than £100. The Tenders to be in Duplicats, and Sealed Carrers, addressed to the TREA SURY CHEST OFFICER, COM- MAND PAY OFFICE, and endorsed "TENDERS FOR GOVERNMENT BILLS, etc."
The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.
Copies of Fortas of Tonder, can be had on application.
"Peraons tendering" for (Bill) are hereby Notified that, having regard to the provisions of the Asts 29 George IIL, Cap. 45 and 41, George LLL., Cap. 62, the acceptance of any such Teader is unbject to the express condition that no Member of the British House of Commons ball be admitted to any share or pari in or to any benefit to arise from the Con tract thereby unde for the allotment of wach (Bill)."
"The provisions in question do not apply to Contracts entered into by any incorporated Company in its corporated capacity and made for the general beneat of the Company."
W. J. H. BILDERBECK, "
Colonel, R.A.P.C., Treasury Chest Ofidër,
His Majesty's Treasury Ofc6, Hoag Kong.
REMOVAL NOTICE.
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HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
N and after the 11th instant the business of the above Corpons tion will be carried on in the Old City Hall. Building adjacent to the present Building.
Entrance to the premises will be from Queen's Rand.
L. N. MURPHY, Acting Chief Manager.
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NOTICE.
H. D. G. GLENN ÁLLEN, M.», Mhas this day been an. thorized to sign on my behalf per procuration.
'A. ́C. FRANKLIN, Z.LC. Hong Kong, 5th October, 1933.
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The Daily Press:
BONG KONG, OCTOBER 12. 1933.
VIRTUOUS INDIGNATION
Tokyo is full of indignation at the publishing by the Tass Agency of documents alleged to be signed by General Hishikari, the Japanese High Commissioner of Manchuria These papers are said to prove. 1. That the Manchukuo Government is Japan's puppet. 2. That Japan is prepared to seize the Chinese Eastern Railway. The War Office at Tokyo speaks of sterner action. the Foreign Office admits similar sentiments, but awaits the proper A patriotic reports from Moscow. newspaper urges the closing of the Tass Agency, and also of the Tokyo negotiations for the sale of the Railway.
Virtuous indignation is an old weapon
will be delivered by Dr. Khalid Sheldrake, Life President of the Western Islamic Association of London, at the Theosophical Society's that those who use Lecture Room at 17, Queen's Road Central, on instant at 6. p.m.
since a whole system of railways was obviously bullt to that end.
There is, in fact, much to be said for that old way of conducting statecraft in secret, the experts
engaged knowing how to interpret
WORLD- ARMAMENT RACE
"DOUBLE TENTH” AT CANTON
1]
Wakatsuki's Warning Banquet At Naval
To Japan
Club
DISARMAMENT NEWS SUMMARY
PROBLEM Atmosphere Now More Friendly
Geneva, Oct, 10.
As
cour, and was closeted with him for
The Budget debatɑ takes place. at to-day's Legislative Council," meeting. Details of una agenda appear on page 7..
A husband, wife and daughter were severely sentenced for kid- napping a girl of seven and taking An important and unexpected her to Lamma Island. The child Tokyo, October 11. (From Our Special Correspondent) development in "the disarmament escaped and made her way to the
position occurred to-night, al police station. "
Page 1. Warning his hearers that
Home football news and forecasts. though the prospects have not been the failure of the Naval Con-
will be found in page 10. distinctly improved, except Canton, October 11.
For non-compliance with the ference in 1935 would precipi-
In commorating the Double showing a more friendly atmos-
phere.
Sale of Poisons Ordinance, the tate a new Japanese-American Tenth anniversary, Dr, Kan Herr Nadolny, the chief German Sino-German Dispensary was Ened The summons originated armament race disastrons to Chick Hou, Inspector General delegate, called upon the French $10. Japan Baron Wakatsuki, of Foreign Affairs for Five Foreign Secretary, M. Paul Bon- from, the sale of a preparation to
remove freckle.
*Page 11. chief delegate at the Lon South-west Provinces, and, about ninety minutes, during
A Court Martial was held at don Conference in 1930,
Army Headquarters yesterday." Mrs. Kan, gave a banquet at which their rivál standpoints were
Page 10. and President of the Minseito the Naval Club last night discussed from every angle.
Herr Nadolny was markedly con-
Messrs Bishen Singh and Mohin- party addressing a Minseito followed by a dance.
ciliatory. He expressed the sincere deer Singh were guests of honour rally at Nagoya,raised the first
Among the many guests pre- desire of his government to reach at a tea-party given by the Indian authoritative voice in the past sent were the entire consular a solution of the disarmament two years in defence of the body and their wives, British question, but they were compelled Company of the Hong Kong Polic to take the stand that the conven- Reserves at Lane, Crawford's Res- Page 12. London Treaty. He expressed and American naval officers, tion must be such that Germany taurant yesterday.
The Hong Kong Mule Corps beat the conviction that the accep. Mr. J. Klubien, Commissioner could freely accept, and carry out.
The whole tone of Herr Nadolny's Royal Corps of Signals 1-0 in the Tournament yesterday. tance of the Treaty, though of Customs, and Mr. Nord approach was friendly, but M. Mamak admittedly imperfect, served strome.
the Postal Commis- Paul Boncour emphasised that The Fat Regiment beat Radio 4-fl Fage 10. the Empire's best interests.
"These summonses should not sioner. Distinguished Chinese France was unable to make conces-in a friendly match.
have been issued at all. and it The speech is significant as guests were Rear-Admiral Ysions on the fundamental points.-
seems to be a very regrettable exer- it is the first reply to the bitter C. Kiaug, Commandant of the denunciation by the Inukai Whampoa Cruiser Squadron, SIR JOHN SIMON OFF TO cise of discretion on the part of assassins at the recent Naval Rear-Admiral Chang Chi Ying, Court-Martial.
GEN. JOHNSON'S
WARNING
To Industry And Labour
Senior Naval Officer of the Canton River Patrol, Captain Liu Yung Ho, Commandant of the Whampoa Naval Academy, Mayor Liu Chi Wen, Colonel Chow Pao Hang, Superinten- dent of Customs, and others.
Dr. Kan proposed a toast to the Republic of China. Dr. W. Wagner, German Consul General, who is the senior consul in Canton, proposed a toast to Dr. and Mrs. Kan, and thanked them for their invita- tion.
Washington, October 11. A warning to the minority of both industry and labour, who he said, were threatening the The dining hall of the Naval recovery enterprise, was given Club was suitably decorated by General Johnson in an ad- for the occasion. With excel- dress to the Convention of the lent autumn weather and good American Federation of La-music supplied by the Lingnan University orchestra, the Organised American labour guests thoroughly enjoyed the he was of the opinion was entertainment and the dance being subjected to a crucial that followed.
Strikes were unneces
bour.
the words and acts of their adver- test.
saries. Though not yet practic-sary and public opinion would
Reuter..
GENEVA
the police authorities who even applied for such a proceeding." said Mr. M. K. Lo at Central Magis-- tracy yesterday when he appeared for Mr. Lee Cheun Hing on sum- monses arising out of the perform-.
Before leaving London heaummons was dismissed. received the German Ambassador,
London, October 10. The Foreign Secretary, Sir John for Simon, left Croydon by air Paris this afternoon, and is pro- ceeding to Geneva by to-night's ance of funeral ceremonial. The train
Page 8.
The first stage in the erection of Doctor Van Hoesch
Sir John Simon had originally a block of modern European-type intended to proceed to Geneva Bats at Causeway Bay, for the last week-end, but delayed his de- Metropolitan Land Company, Ltd., parture to be present at yesterday's was concluded yesterday when the Cabinet meeting. when the latest test on the piled foundation driven developments in the Disarmament by the Hong Kong Engineering situation. including the Ger and Construction Company for the man "observations," communicated Metropolitan Land Company was last week, were considered. Brit-
Page 7. completed. ish Wireless...
· MUSSOLINI'S " NEW ARMS PLAN
Diminished Prestige Of League Of Nations
'Rome, October 5. A new formula for a disarma- ment convention has been drawn up by the Italian Premier, Signor Benito Mussolini. in the hope of reconciling the opposing views which threaten to disrupt the forthcoming Geneva Disarmament
The Sanitary Board meets to- morrow when Mr. M. Kalo will ask: if rabies regulations can be relax- ed, and if a statement of flour in- spection locally can be made.
Page 12. Arrangements for the Ladles singles and doubles tennis cham- plonship arranged by the U.S.R.C. appear on page 10,
Hong Kong, stock, exchange re port, share quotations and other financial news appears on page 13.
Shipping news page 15 Echoes of 1859, reveals how wit- nesses in an important case were: detained in gaol, and how they Page...
able a blunt laying of the cards turn and destroy subversive CORRESPONDENCE Conference. This information is were treated.
face upwards on the table has much to recommend it, but the influences if labour allowed present compromise, of working up the present economic sabotage popular anger over the perfectly
to continue. normal and natural words and actions of the secret peace-con-
ficts between nations la full of danger.
Cautioning
the
RE CANTONESE LESSONS BY
RADIO.
DAILY FRESS."]
greatly diminished prestige of the League of Nations since Japan's withdrawal, the Italian Premier comes to the conclusion that there is still a possibility of, attaining some tangible results if mutual
POLICE ACTION DISMISSED
distrust and misunderstandings Sequel To Funeral
are removed,Trans-Ocean 'Kuo Min.
contained in an article by Signor Mussolini in "Popolo d'Italia," After calling attention to the exis- [All letters intended for publting difficulties and pointing to the cution must be accompanied by the delegates name and address of the writer, not against Wall Street reports for publication, unless so desired that the N. R. A. movement but at evidence of good faith.—Ev.]1 Does any students of politics imagine that Manchukuo is any was failing and rising wages thing but the instrument ef had increased costs, thereby Japan? Manchuria is Japan's pro-reducing consumption, Gen. tectorate. and, especially when
Jolinson stated: Let these such a status has been refused formal acknowledgment, the "pro- financial gentry answer the [TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG tecting power has of necessity to fundamental question: How keep its own adherents in office could business be re-activated and see that the word of its own High Commissioner, or what- without giving mass purchasing ever he may be called," prevails power which is most necessary without prevarication, As to the for mass porduction? You can- alleged designs on the Chinese Eastern Railway, how naively the not squeeze blood from patriotic paper in Tokyo confirms turnip, declared Gen. John- the Soviet allegations. The ami
son, who concluded by recom. able suggestion is that the nego-
mending that there be some leash to hold the "great, powers in industry and labour in check. Reuter."
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tiations for the sale of the Railway be closed! But since Japan is the one that wants to buy, would not complete surrender, that be leaving open this tremendous avenue of Russian influence in Manchuria? The status quo would suit Russia admirably, but hardly Japan!
What action does the "UNFREEZING” OF
U.S. ASSETS
Roosevelt
journal in question suggest? Taken in conjunction with the sterner words of the War Office the an- swer 1s self-evident.
"If Russia were not prepared to surrender the Railway she would
in...
bave refused to enter into the Awkward Position
Tokyo negotiations, except to gain time to get reinforcements cut.. East. But if that were the case Japan would have, struck sudden-
The only reason for delay in
Washington, October 11.
Sir-Being a Chinese young man from Peiping recently arrived in Hong Kong, I was much in- terested to read in your corres- pondence columa the letter by
EE.S." on the above subject.
am writing to say that I, for one, 'shall be very pleased to listen to Cantonese lessons over the radio,
I
London, October 5. The "Daily Mail" in to-day's is- site strongly advocates an increase. of the British air force to a level which would enable England again to assume the role of arbitrator in world peace..
In this connection, the paper em- phatically rejects the reduction of air force, as proposed at Geneva, and asserts that the number of commercial aeroplanes in Great Britain
has
Ceremonial
MR. M. K. LO'S PROTEST
"I doubt if the summonses can be sustained on the facts put for- ward. Precautions were certainly taken to prevent the bonfire being a danger. As for the musical in- now dropped to the struments, they appeared to have having heard of Dr, Wells' masterly fourth place behind the United been reasonably performed, and teaching of the Cantonese dialect. States, which has upward of 10,000 the obstruction is admittedly, not-
serious I think, however, that de- "I have bought a copy of "Can- aeroplanes, France with 1,821; and tonese for Everyone." revised and Germany with 1,200 commercial fendant would be well advised to enlarged edition, written by Dr. machines, not to mention the 80- maintain care whenever he does EL. R. Wells. I am studying it with viet Union, which possesses 10,000 make such a bonfire," remarked deep interest and find it very help-planes and is building 100 new ones Mr. Schofield at Central Magis- every month.--Trans-Ocean Kuo tracy yesterday in dismissing three summonses against Mr. Lee Cheung Min.
Ming of Caine Road arising out of obsequies conducted for the defen- dant's wife
ful to me. Yours, etc...
CHOW EN KAI.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Over the four days of the holl- day six cases of enteric, and one each of diphtheria and paratyhold were reported
of diplomacy whichly. That is Japan's method; she Mr. Roosevelt who has pro-
Members of the Peak Club, are politics has borrowed. It is a pity would not have waited till Russia's jected a big financial corpora reminded that entries for the Con- position had been strengthened. tion is hanging fire owing to tract Bridge Tournament to be held in the Club on Saturday, Oc- settling points at issue with pos- as to whether the Reconstruce p.m. on Friday, October 13. sible alles or antagonists, but if tion Finance Corporation or Japan and Russia like to knock
The summonses were that the defendant had made a bonfire to the danger of the public: had ME. W. A. O'Neill, a member of allowed musical Instruments, to be Reuter's staff in China, is shortly played without permission of the to marry Miss Margaret Kirkbride, 8.CA. and had caused an obstruc- of Stoneycroft, Liverpool: Mr. O'-j tion by setting out a large quantity. Neill is coming later to Hong Kong of Joss material on the roadway or from Shanghai to take the place footpath.
of Mr. E. Henry in the local office.
Mr. M. K. Lo, defending, said that the name Lee Cheung Hing was only the name of the business;
Thursday, the 12th realise its effect on the ordinary such a situation might have been legal and technical differences tober 14, at 9.30 pm, will close" at i MS." (Geneva) will pay a short | rent collector.
it. do not
man. The educated see through it
and are irritated, but the unthink-
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ing masses can be worked to a pitch of fury often strong enouga
their heads together, no other the Treasury should be provid. Mr. R. Hall, Mr. A. W. G. nation is the least likely to inter-fed with the necessary funds. Grantham Mr G. W. Coyah and
All interested are cordially invited.
U RUMJAHN
THE
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS
& SHIPBUILDERS OF:
HONG KONG
A Paper entitled
...
In this case," he said, “My@ instructions are that these sum- monses should not have been sued at all, and it seems to be a very regrettable exercise of dis authorities.
to take the course of action out of vene. If, on the other hand, A meeting of the Governors Mr. B. A. Proulx were among past the hands of those alone it to Japan was afraid of Russia she of Reserve Banks has favoured sengers who left the Colony.aboard done research work on cancer and cretion on the part of the police
guide it.
would hardly have been as pro- vocative as in the last few weeks. finance by the Treasury. Japan, whatever, her faults" may
When the diplomatic game was played in secret, formal protests and many such mande uvres gained time, and often open- be does not rely on sheer blu capitalized with $1,500,000,
The Corporation would be ed up new avenues of negotiation The Japanese General Staff must and compromise. Nobody gave know whether it really intends to 000 designed to unfreeze assets the sentiments, expressed." more fight for the Chinese Eastern on closed banka. SURVEYING & TOPOGRAPHI-value than is attached to the Railway, but as long as the plebs
CAL SURVEYING"
Professors Rogers and War elaborate courtestes, and self- is kept in the dark, either retreat depreciations of the East. We all or advance is possible; but when ren, both members of the know perfectly well that Powers appeal is made to the mob, the Brain Trust recently returned apy on each others defences, that mob has an awkward habit of when naval and military rivalry getting out of hand, and forcing from Europe, are advising the is keen technical experta set to the Issue The probable outcome President, on the currency work-circumventing the spirit of will be a purchase by Japan, but issue. Prof. Rogers advises such armament Imitations as can- if the Morcow and Tokyo Govern-against devaluation without in-
ments rouse the passions respective peoples, by protestations ternational
accord
will be read in the Institution
by
LIZOT-COMDR. G. H. GANDY, E.N. (retired)
од.
THURSDAY,
12rx Our unge, 1988, 21 5.45 P.M.
Members and their friends are invited to be present.
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not be openly, flouted without more trouble and loss of face than such action is worth. Long before August, 1914, every soldier knew that Belgium would be invaded in the event of European War,
Dr Leon Joseph Levinton, MD, the defendant actually being a
visit to Hong Kong in the end of the month Dr. Levinton after graduating in Geneva worked for 6 years in the cliniques of Geneva and Lauserine. Besides this he has especially cancer of the skin. Dr. Levinton is the brother of the well-known local planist Jullus Mrs, Paul Lauder, Dr. C. de Beau-versity.
Mr. C. Jenkin, K.C., Mr. and Levintoff, of the Hong Kong Uni chlair, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Coleman.. Miss J. Gordon, Maokie and Mrs. C. A. Middleton-Smith were among
the 8.5. President Coolidge."
"I don't believe there will be any dispute as to the facts. Mr. Lee Cheung Hing was a very well- known Chinese in the, Colony, His wife died recently, and as that night was what was called the The Entertainments Committee third week after death, there was passengers who arrived aboard the of the Sailors and Boldiers Home a distinct ceremony to be perform
are glad to announce that Mr. G. ed. The foss sticks were burnt in- Empress of Asla yesterday WWE True will be present with his side two iron structures, which had #Cheero - Band at a number of been hired from the Tung Wah
A da Silva, of 400, Lockhart | dances for members this season. Haspital About ten people were Rand and R. Crestalo, of 77, Worig- The first of these is to take place in charge. The music played was netchung Road. were summoned on Monday, October 16, at 8:30 pm religious, from which all noter before Mr. Schofield at the Central at the Bailors and Soldiers' Home sounds were excluded.ge Magistracy yesterday for assault- and tickets may be purchased now" We have been acting for the while ing Tsang On at the Oriental from the secretary. As there is family for years, and directly the of self-righteousness, they will Prof. Warren is championing en cants denied the charge. Hear, dances will be as popular as they sentative to the B.CA in order
Theatre on September 30. The de- every reason to believe that these summons was served. Bent a repre hamper freedom of action and
ing was fired for October 19 at were last season, datrons are advis see about permission being kiván 11a.m."
ed to secure their ticketà ently.
(Continued on Paye 12)
lessen their control of the issue of a commodity or an index dol peace or war